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M5 wave buoy observations on Fri, May 19, 2023 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for

About M5 wave buoy

M5 is an offshore data buoy in the Atlantic approaches (51.4100°N, 6.4200°W). It is positioned to monitor swell and storm waves moving toward Ireland and the UK, supporting marine warnings. It typically reports waves (height/period/direction) and basic meteorology.

M5 wave buoy hourly observations Fri, May 19, 2023 last observation shown Sat, May 20, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 8 N 7 13.2
4 8 NNW 7 13.2
4 8 NNW 7 13.2
4 8 NNE 7 13.3
5 8 NE 9 13.4
4 7 N 7 13.4
4 6 N 5 13.4
3 6 NE 7 13.2
3 6 N 5 13.2
4 5 NW 7 13.1
3 5 N 12 13.0
3 4 NNW 12 13.0
3 4 N 14 12.8
3 4 N 12 12.8
4 4 N 16 12.7
4 4 N 18 12.7
4 4 N 18 12.8
4 4 N 18 12.9
4 4 N 16 12.9
4 4 N 14 12.9
3 4 NNW 18 12.9
3 5 NW 14 12.8
2 5 NW 12 12.8
3 4 WNW 9 12.7

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